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LEVEL DETECTOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- level detector 1, record 1, English, level%20detector
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- level-detecting device 1, record 1, English, level%2Ddetecting%20device
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dosing pump draws through a settling pipe which has a diameter double that of the suction pipe. A level detector ensures that the pump cannot run dry when the level is low. 1, record 1, English, - level%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de niveau
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de détection de niveau 1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pompe doseuse aspire dans un tube de décantation dont le diamètre est le double de celui de la tuyauterie d'aspiration. Un détecteur de niveau évite, à niveau bas, de faire fonctionner la pompe à sec. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20niveau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1977-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Materials Handling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- level detector
1, record 2, English, level%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed-point solids level detectors ... indicate when a specific level has been reached and are used mainly for actuating alarm signals. 1, record 2, English, - level%20detector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The pendant-cone [type level detector] used in large open vessels [is] actuated by the surface of the cone resulting from the piling of the material. 1, record 2, English, - level%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Manutention
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tâteur de niveau
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A2teur%20de%20niveau
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à mesurer le niveau d'un produit afin d'éviter tout débordement au cours du remplissage d'un contenant. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A2teur%20de%20niveau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce même cône, qui pénètre à l'intérieur de la citerne est muni d'un tâteur de niveau évitant le débordement par arrêt du chargement. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A2teur%20de%20niveau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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